The artwork named “Three Strawberry Shakes” was created by Wayne Thiebaud in 1964. This piece belongs to the Pop Art movement and falls under the still life genre.
In the artwork, three strawberry milkshakes are depicted side by side, each contained in a tall, cylindrical cup adorned with striped paper straws. The cups are portrayed with an artistic precision that emphasizes their shiny, reflective surfaces, capturing the simplicity and charm of everyday objects. The artist uses a subtle play of light and shadow, adding depth to the cups and highlighting the rich, creamy pink color of the shakes. The background is minimalistic, ensuring that the focus remains on the milkshakes themselves. The composition exudes a sense of nostalgia, characteristic of Thiebaud’s style, and invites the viewer to appreciate the aesthetic beauty of ordinary items.
